Rudy Gobert was very critical of the referees both during and after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ overtime loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers. When he was called for his sixth foul, Gobert showed the “money” sign to the officials on his way to the bench. The referees called the French center back on the court to give him a technical foul, which obviously helped the Cavs in such a close game.<\/p>\n
After the game Gobert spoke about an often-avoided topic, sports betting.<\/p>\n
(via The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n \u201cI made some mistakes. I air-balled a dunk. Mistakes happen. Referees make mistakes, too. But sometimes I think it\u2019s more than mistakes. I think everyone that\u2019s in this league knows. I think it\u2019s got to get better.\u201d<\/p>\n Gobert said he fully expects to be fined for his comments and for being \u201cthe bad guy again that speaks what I think is the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n But he said he felt compelled to speak his mind because \u201cI think it\u2019s hurting our game.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI know the betting and all that is becoming bigger and bigger, but it shouldn\u2019t feel that way,\u201d Gobert said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Statements that will most likely cost the Timberwolves center a hefty fine, but the NBA has yet to comment on the matter.<\/p>\n Listen it was dumb, but Rudy Gobert getting a T for making the money gesture is hilarious pic.twitter.com\/tHuff6CxZa<\/a><\/p>\n — CJ Fogler \ud83e\udee1 (@cjzero) March 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n